Donald Trump Claims He Doesn’t Call People Names — Then Newsom Throws His Nastiest Insults Back In His Face With Receipts He Can’t Deny

President Donald Trump has once again found himself facing criticism after making a statement about how he treats other people, only to do the opposite shortly afterwards.

Trump is well known for giving his political opponents insulting nicknames and making comments about their appearance. Over the years, he has criticised several politicians, journalists and other public figures, sometimes using harsh words against them.

However, during a recent interview, Trump tried to present himself as someone who does not insult people because he prefers making deals and working with others.

His comments quickly attracted attention after California Governor Gavin Newsom and his team pointed out that Trump had contradicted himself.

During an interview with Gray Media correspondent Jon Decker on October 14, Trump explained that he needs to maintain good relationships with people because negotiating deals is an important part of his work.

He said, “Look, I have to make deals with people. So I don’t go around calling them names. I’m a deal-maker, I’ve always been a very good deal-maker.”

Trump also said that his ability to make successful deals helped him become wealthy. He insisted that he does not spend his time making fun of other people.

However, about an hour after making those comments, Trump appeared at a campaign event in Arizona, where he made an insulting remark about Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs.

Speaking about Hobbs, Trump said, “Katie Hobbs—she is a dumb person. I don’t give a damn.”

The comment immediately raised questions because Trump had just told an interviewer that he does not go around insulting people.

Gavin Newsom’s press office was quick to respond. His team shared clips of Trump’s interview and his later comments about Hobbs on the social media platform Threads.

By placing the two clips together, Newsom’s team wanted to show how quickly Trump had gone against his own words.

The office wrote, “Took 1 hour for the President to do the opposite of what he said … new record?”

The post attracted reactions from social media users, with many questioning Trump’s statement.

One person suggested that Trump does not always seem to remember what he has said. Another pointed out that there are many recordings of him making insulting comments about other people.

Some users also argued that Trump’s history of calling people names makes it difficult to believe his claim that he avoids mocking others.

The disagreement between Trump and Newsom is not new. The two politicians have been exchanging criticism for more than a year, often using social media to respond to each other.

Trump has previously referred to the California governor as “Gavin Newscum,” an insulting nickname that has become part of their political disagreement.

Newsom’s team has also regularly responded to Trump by sharing his previous statements and pointing out what they believe are contradictions.

The latest incident has brought renewed attention to some of the insulting comments Trump has made about other public figures.

In 2025, Trump reportedly described Illinois Governor JB Pritzker as a “big fat slob” during a Thanksgiving event.

In July 2026, he also made comments about Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, calling him names including “watermelon head” and “pencil neck.”

Trump has also criticised journalists who have reported on his administration.

In August, he described New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman as an unattractive person, both inside and outside, in a post on Truth Social.

His criticism has also extended to television personalities and government officials.

Fox News commentator Jessica Tarlov was called a “loser,” while New York Attorney General Letitia James became the target of several harsh remarks.

On October 9, Trump referred to James using insulting language. Days later, he made another post attacking her character.

These previous statements have become part of the argument surrounding Trump’s recent claim that he does not mock people.

Trump has also used the word “Dumocrats” when talking about Democrats, changing the spelling of the party’s name to make fun of his political opponents.

Newsom’s office previously responded to that comment with its own joke aimed at Trump.

The California governor and his team have continued to use Trump’s public statements to challenge him, particularly when they believe his actions do not match what he says.

Trump’s comments have also attracted attention because he has sometimes made jokes about other people’s weight and appearance.

During a September ceremony honouring victims of the September 11 attacks and emergency workers, Trump told a story about firefighters helping him near the World Trade Center. The story was not independently verified.

While speaking, he acknowledged that he was not a small person himself, despite previously making comments about the weight of others.

For Trump’s critics, the latest disagreement is another example of why they believe his statements should be compared with his past behaviour.

His supporters, however, have often defended his direct way of speaking, viewing it as part of his political personality.

The latest exchange between Trump and Newsom has once again shown how their political rivalry continues to play out in public.

What began as a simple interview about Trump’s approach to making deals quickly turned into another argument after his comments about Katie Hobbs.

For Newsom’s team, the timing was particularly important because Trump had made the opposite statement only about an hour earlier.

The incident has left many people discussing whether Trump can reasonably claim that he avoids insulting others when there are numerous public recordings of him doing exactly that.

As the disagreement continues, Newsom and his team appear determined to keep drawing attention to Trump’s previous statements whenever they believe he contradicts himself.